Community Health Promoters

Job Summary
This Zahle based position contributes to the mission of the organization by improving the care, prevention, and health education of chronic non-communicable diseases for Syrian refugees in 38 informal tented settlements (ITS) in the central Bekaa valley.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver information to the community about  MTI services
Improve community level of knowledge in health education
Assist clinical manager in providing health services for NCD patients
Report any relevant information from the community about the health services to MTI Staff members.
Train liaison on how to use medical equipments ( stethoscopes, BP cuffs, and glucometers)  to monitor NCD patients regularly
Supervise family liaison in their work within communities and families
Attend trainings provided by MTI on a regular basis
Identifying training needs arising from local beneficiaries

 
Essential Minimum Qualifications Required:

University degree in public health, nursing, or any other related field
Minimum 1-2 years professional experience
Familiarity with chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, chronic respiratory disease)
Sensitivity to the needs of refugee beneficiaries
Ability to work within a team and exhibit good communication efforts
Strong attention to detail and report writing skills
Skills in facilitating health education sessions
Proficiency in computer applications: Excel, Word, Email
Understand the mission of Medical Teams International

 
Desired Qualifications:

Excellent English language skills; knowledge of French is a plus
Prior international organizational experience is preferred
Should be quick in understanding, keen on taking instructions, and able to work with minimum supervision